
Joint diseases are often a problem in older dogs and cats. But young animals can also suffer from osteoarthritis.
Risk factors
In addition to the natural changes in the joints over the course of an animal's life, age, body size, traumatic injuries, high physical strain, genetic displacement and obesity are risk factors for the occurrence of joint diseases. The risk of joint diseases increases in overweight dogs. Cats that weigh too much are also five times more likely to be presented to the vet with lameness than animals of ideal weight.
Enough exercise
Adequate exercise adapted to the individual needs of the animal is a must. This is the only way to nourish the joint cartilage. However, the strain must be kept within limits. Sports with dogs that involve a lot of jumping, braking and climbing put more strain on the joints than endurance sports with consistent movement. Excessive strain should be handled with caution, particularly in puppyhood and especially with larger dogs. Cats should also have sufficient opportunities for exercise. Sofa cats can be playfully encouraged to exercise regularly.
Healthy diet
High-quality food is the main component of joint health and can support it positively. It allows you to influence inflammatory processes, can limit degenerative processes and helps maintain muscles and ideal weight. Optimal pet food is always tailored to age and level of activity. The best option is to optimally supplement the animal's diet.
Prevention is important
For large dogs and animals that are reaching old age, the early use of pet food that also takes joint health into account is essential. It offers special care for joints, muscles and tendons.
One special component is the green-lipped mussel. The New Zealand green-lipped mussel Perna Canaliculus is naturally rich in glucosaminoglycans and omega-3 fatty acids. Glucosaminoglycans (GAGs) are sugar compounds that are not only found in the green-lipped mussel, but also in the joints. Here they play a key role in the elasticity of the articular cartilage and the gel-like texture of the synovial fluid, so that the joints function smoothly. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties. There are now numerous studies that describe the positive influence of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel for preventive care as well as for existing joint problems.
However, not all green-lipped mussel powder is the same. Good quality is of crucial importance. The green-lipped mussel powder contained in the cdVet products comes from New Zealand breeding farms, where only the muscle meat without the shell is processed. This is gently freeze-dried without being defatted beforehand, so the important ingredients are largely retained. The glucosaminoglycan content of a good green-lipped mussel powder should be between 2.4 - 3.5. The green-lipped mussel powder we process has an average content of 3% GAG.
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